Small, round, and almost black in color,
blackcurrants came into demand during World War II when fruits rich in vitamin C were difficult to obtain in the U.K. and the berry proved a worthy alternative.
Not exact matches
This rich and indulgent torte like chocolate and
blackcurrant cake
comes from Jean of Baking in Franglais.
I must admit I was sceptical about the combination of
blackcurrants and chocolate and it's amazing to see what lovely things people have
come up with.
Fellow Cornish Blogger the HungryHinny hunted high and low for fresh
blackcurrants only to be told they were late
coming into season this year.
It
comes in five flavours:
Blackcurrant and Cherry, Blueberry, Cranberry, Raspberry, and Strawberry (Estonia).
, and the pretty magenta color
comes from
blackcurrant and black carrot juice concentrate, not Red 40.
Cranberry Jezebel Sauce gets its sweetness from both granulated and dark brown sugar, tartness
comes from the whole cranberries, the sassy flavor
comes from Bee Sting Irish Whiskey, fruity flavor from seedless
blackcurrant preserves and last but not lest, the spiciness
comes from the prepared horseradish and Dijon mustard.
I had a friend
coming round for coffee and the remnants of some homemade
blackcurrant conserve I made in Sweden: these slices were the result.